The year 2024 marked a turning point for air freight, which recorded global growth of 11.3%, beating its previous record set in 2021. This momentum is driven by strong e-commerce demand, the partial relocation of supply chains and the increased need for fast deliveries.
Best-performing regions included Asia-Pacific (+13.8%) and Europe (+12.9%), where demand was underpinned by a solid economic recovery. However, the sector’s profitability was slightly affected by rising operating costs and competition from other modes of transport.
Despite these challenges, the outlook for 2025 remains encouraging. Air freight continues to evolve towards more sustainable solutions, with growing investment in biofuels and optimized logistics flows. A sector in the throes of change, essential to world trade.
